Personal Affairs Resources:
Canada
Practical and authoritative information for personal affairs planning in Canada, covering emergency preparedness, federal records, identification, tax and benefit information, and other important personal information. Some legal documents, health services, vital records, and related requirements vary by province or territory.
Canada-wide resources
Official Government of Canada resources that can help organize important personal information, prepare for emergencies, manage federal records and identification, and access government services.
Government of Canada guidance for creating a household emergency plan, including contacts, health and insurance information, important documents, pets, evacuation planning, and other preparedness information.
Secure access to federal services and records including Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, Employment Insurance, Social Insurance Number services, and other federal programs and benefits.
Official information for finding, confirming, updating, and protecting a Social Insurance Number, including obtaining a confirmation of SIN.
The Canada Revenue Agency’s secure portal for viewing and managing personal income-tax and benefit information.
Official information for obtaining, renewing, replacing, or managing a Canadian passport or other travel document, including lost, stolen, or damaged passports.
Province- and territory-specific information
Some personal-affairs topics, including powers of attorney, advance-care documents, health cards, vital records, and organ and tissue donation, are governed or administered by provinces and territories. Marsh Hawk Digital resource pages will be added where province- or territory-specific information provides meaningful additional guidance.